Black Diamond Magnetron VaporLock Carabiner

The Black Diamond Magnetron VaporLock Carabiner is a locking carabiner for belaying, as well as traditional or alpine climbing. The pear-shaped carabiner is the lightest weight option in the Magnetron line. The Magnetron technology is easy to use and locks securely with a keylock nose that won't snag. Magnets are so cool, just ask Jesse Pinkman.

FEATURES of the Black Diamond Magnetron VaporLock Carabiner

A light and versatile pear-shaped locking biner with the security and ease-of-use of our innovative Magnetron Technology, the Magnetron VaporLock is ideal for long free routes.

A revolution in auto-locking carabiner design, Magnetron Technology uses two independent magnetic arms in the gate and a steel insert in the nose to lock the carabiner. One-handed operation works with the right or left hand, and two independent actions arerequired for the gate to open, creating an ultra-secure, easy-to-use locking mechanism.

It does it's job well as a biner, I particularly like this one cause it's easy and quick to use, plus, I have small hands and unlike some of the locking carabiners I can wrap my hand easily around the back and hold the biner in one hand while unlocking it. It's also lightweight so that's a plus.

Magnetron is not actually a twist lock 'biner as Moosejaw implies, but it it's own style using magnets and two clasps on either side of the gate. I find it to be the easiest locking 'biner to operate; simply pinch the two clasps and pull the gate open. Best of all, I have complete confidence that it will lock shut as soon as I release the gate; unlike many twist lock 'biners I've played with. That being said you should always double check that it's locked as a good safety practice. I also own the RockLock version, but I prefer the VaporLock as it is significantly lighter, but there is of course some extra expense for the weight savings. Not a cheap 'biner by any means, but I think it is a perfect 'biner for your belay device as it is really easy to unlock and lock. Can't say I like the color, but it appears that the industry trend is to make everyone's gear rack a rainbow.

When will I get my stuff?
In-stock orders placed before 3pm EST using Ground, 2-Day or Overnight will ship the SAME DAY.

Ship Method

Cost

Before 3pm EST

After 3pm EST

Economy

FREE*

5-10 bus. days

5-10 bus. days

Ground

$7.95

2-5 bus. days

3-6 bus. days

Freight

Variable

2-7 bus. days

2-7 bus. days

US Mail

$7.95

4-8 bus. days

4-8 bus. days

2-Day

$22.95

2 bus. days

3 bus. days

ShopRunner

Free

2 bus. Days.

3 bus days

Overnight

$30.95

1 bus. day

2 bus. days

* Economy is FREE to the lower 48 states on orders over $49 or with any Moosejaw item over $15; otherwise, Economy is $5.95.

Most of our orders ship out of Michigan, so ship locations in the Midwest and East Coast will be at the lower end of the ranges shown. If you're west of the Rockies, it'll be at the higher end.

"In Stock" versus "Ship Date"
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